The Judgement of Count Henry
Draughtsman: Flaxman, John
After the 13th century fresco of 'The Judgement of Count Henry' from the cycle in the portico of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome. St. Michael is shown with Henry kneeling at his feet with his good deeds (opera bona fecit) in the scales at right, while demons try to weigh down his bad deeds (oper mala fecit) at the left. [Information provided by Mark Evans, V&A 6/4/16]
Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
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composed of
laid paper
Leaf
Height 238 mm
Width 160 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper
Accession number: 832/8.f.59
Primary reference Number: 39282
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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